Last Updated on February 12, 2020
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Smartphones truly are amazing. Regardless of your phone brand, price tag, and operating system (whether it is an iPhone or an Android phone), this small device that fits in your pocket contributes to making your life easier.
Either by allowing you to work from anywhere, giving you access to the internet, helping you perform daily tasks, or simply by providing tons of hours of entertainment, smartphones have changed our lives forever. And to think that we used to have this device just to make and receive calls… It is fascinating how far we have come in such a short period of time.
If you are someone who is constantly holding the smartphone on the palm of their hands, then this article is definitely for you. The tricks and hacks we are about to show you will elevate your smartphone game and guarantee that you make the most out of your electronic device.
1. Use your phone as a remote control
You can easily turn your smartphone into a universal remote control. This is especially useful for those who have several devices in the living room and a stack of remote controls. Just download a remote control app such as AnyMote and set it up properly.
You will be able to control anything from your smart TV to your air conditioning system and video game console.
Additional tip: when your TV remote control is malfunctioning (it happens frequently and is always so annoying), you can use your smartphone camera to check if it is sending out infrared signals.
Open the camera app and point it to the remote controller’s end while pressing any button. If it is working properly, you’ll be able to see the infrared light clearly on your phone’s screen.
2. Get better audio while recording a video
We all know that the built-in microphone on our smartphones is far from being great. That is why when we try to record a video outdoors the final result is often completely ruined by the poor audio quality – especially on windy days.
